as in execution
the doing of an action
oversaw the prosecution of the president's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of prosecution
The defamation and assault suit, which was settled in November of that year, accused Majors of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and malicious prosecution.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump used a rare speech at the Justice Department to dredge up his grievances regarding the DOJ, from its prosecution of him to its handling of Hunter Biden‘s laptop.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
But opponents, including gun owners and retailers of firearms, ammunition and accessories, say the bill amounts to government overreach that would harm those in the firearm industry from manufacture to sale by driving up insurance costs and opening them up to unfair prosecution.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
In the face of international law enforcement pressure, dozens of prosecutions, and worldwide disrepute, the network of young sadists, misanthropes, child predators, and extortionists known as Com and 764 has not shrunk away into obscurity.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump used a rare speech at the Justice Department to dredge up his grievances regarding the DOJ, from its prosecution of him to its handling of Hunter Biden‘s laptop.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
But opponents, including gun owners and retailers of firearms, ammunition and accessories, say the bill amounts to government overreach that would harm those in the firearm industry from manufacture to sale by driving up insurance costs and opening them up to unfair prosecution.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
In the face of international law enforcement pressure, dozens of prosecutions, and worldwide disrepute, the network of young sadists, misanthropes, child predators, and extortionists known as Com and 764 has not shrunk away into obscurity.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecution
Noun
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The companies that will thrive will be the ones that stop measuring effort and start amplifying execution.—
Kinga Vajda,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to die on Tuesday despite a judge's order last week temporarily halting the execution in a ruling that was overturned by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The growing economic concerns in the United States, sparked by President Trump’s implementation of tariffs, are fostering an unfavorable climate for markets in general.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those provisions require the news organization to notify the union about any significant implementations of AI in the newsroom and protect permanent staff from losing their positions due to said AI usage.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Some cultures view it as a disruption to the social order, while others recognize it as a necessary path to individual fulfillment and healthier relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Prosecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecution. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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